John Byrne's Next Men #9

Two white-hot silhouettes — one distinctly female, one male — burst forward against a roiling wall of fire and golden light, making for one of the most striking covers in John Byrne's Next Men revival at IDW. The stark contrast between the blazing explosion behind them and their featureless, luminous forms feels deliberate and full of tension, hinting at extraordinary forces at work. With Byrne writing, drawing, and inking alongside colorist Ronda Pattison's scorched palette, this 2011 issue is a vivid showcase of the creative team firing on all cylinders.